The man burns at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nevada on Aug. 30, 2014.

The man burns at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nevada on Aug. 30, 2014.

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The man begins to burn at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nevada on Aug. 30, 2014.

The man begins to burn at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nevada on Aug. 30, 2014.

Photo: Andy Barron, Associated Press

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A Burning Man participant relaxes on the playa during a dust storm on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev., on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

A Burning Man participant relaxes on the playa during a dust storm on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev., on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North ... more

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Artists and volunteers work on the art piece Embrace as they get ready for the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders. less

Artists and volunteers work on the art piece Embrace as they get ready for the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket ... more

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In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, Franziska Goltz dances on the playa at Burning Man on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, Franziska Goltz dances on the playa at Burning Man on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its ... more

In this Aug. 25, 2014 photo, a woman poses in front of a paining during Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

In this Aug. 25, 2014 photo, a woman poses in front of a paining during Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with ... more

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In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, participants walk around at the Burning Man festival on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, participants walk around at the Burning Man festival on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with ... more

In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, participants enjoy the Burning Man festival on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

In this Aug. 27, 2014 photo, participants enjoy the Burning Man festival on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum ... more

In this Sunday night, Aug. 23, 2014 photo, a Burning Man participant's bike is surrounded by art cars that are lined up at the Black Rock DMV to be registered at Burning Man on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. less

In this Sunday night, Aug. 23, 2014 photo, a Burning Man participant's bike is surrounded by art cars that are lined up at the Black Rock DMV to be registered at Burning Man on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, ... more

In this Aug. 25, 2014 photo, participants enjoy the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum circles, decorated art cars, guerrilla theatrics and colorful theme camps. less

In this Aug. 25, 2014 photo, participants enjoy the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev. Organizers call Burning Man the largest outdoor arts festival in North America, with its drum ... more

A woman dances on top of a van while other people set up camp on Blockhouse Beach at Pyramid Lake on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, northeast of Reno, Nev. Thousands of Burning Man enthusiasts were on the outside looking in Monday after a rare batch of heavy rain forced organizers to temporarily close entry to the counterculture event in the desert 90 miles north of Reno. Many took advantage of the opportunity to camp at Pyramid Lake and made the best of the lake's beaches. less

A woman dances on top of a van while other people set up camp on Blockhouse Beach at Pyramid Lake on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, northeast of Reno, Nev. Thousands of Burning Man enthusiasts were on the outside ... more

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Artist Christina Minor paints on one of the panels around center camp at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders.

Artist Christina Minor paints on one of the panels around center camp at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders.

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Artists and volunteers work on the Temple of Grace at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev, on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders.

Artists and volunteers work on the Temple of Grace at the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert of Gerlach, Nev, on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders.

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Burner Jake Pickle, of Encinitas, Ca., stocks up Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man yesterday. The Playa reopened at 6 a.m. for the week-long counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Karen Carner and her husband Mark Lee decorate a bike Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev. The couple are providing concierge service for two women from Pittsburgh who are first-timers at the festival. Many Burners are delayed after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man yesterday causing long traffic backups. The gates reopened at 6 a.m. Tuesday for the weeklong counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Karen Carner and her husband Mark Lee decorate a bike Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev. The couple are providing concierge service for two women from Pittsburgh who are first-timers at the ... more

Burners, from left, Meyal Kashi, Avaid Furman and Ayal Moses, all from Isreal, stock up Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man yesterday. The Playa reopened at 6 a.m. for the weeklong counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Burners, from left, Meyal Kashi, Avaid Furman and Ayal Moses, all from Isreal, stock up Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning ... more

Burners, from left, Corbin Stinson, Beth Rademacher and Kaleb Acklin, all of Hawaii, stock up Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man yesterday. The Playa reopened at 6 a.m. for the weeklong counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Burners, from left, Corbin Stinson, Beth Rademacher and Kaleb Acklin, all of Hawaii, stock up Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance ... more

Eddie Southerden, of London, loads supplies, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev. Southerden is one of many Burners delayed after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man yesterday causing long traffic backups. The gates reopened at 6 a.m. Tuesday for the weeklong counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Eddie Southerden, of London, loads supplies, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev. Southerden is one of many Burners delayed after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man ... more

Burner Suzie Wyld, of Australia, stocks up Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man Monday. The Playa reopened at 6 a.m. for the weeklong counter-culture festival that draws 70,000 people to the Black Rock Desert. less

Burner Suzie Wyld, of Australia, stocks up Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2014, at a Wal-Mart in Reno, Nev., after a rare rain storm temporarily closed the entrance to Burning Man Monday. The Playa reopened at 6 ... more

Artists and volunteers work on the art piece Embrace as they get ready for the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket holders. less

Artists and volunteers work on the art piece Embrace as they get ready for the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev. on Aug. 24, 2014, a day before the event opens to ticket ... more

Photo: Photo By Andy Barron/RGJ, Associated Press

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